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Emergency Room Nurse
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Lufkin, TX, 75904
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 28.5-43.46 HOUR
Date Posted : 14 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Use emergency triage protocol to intake, discharge or admit patients.
- Deliver stabilizing care to emergency patients of all ages as part of the larger ER team, adapting care to changes in patient’s condition as needed.
- Use knowledge of cultural differences to provide patient care that is sensitive to and consistent with cultural values, beliefs, and customs. Document the nursing care plan and changes in the patient's condition.
- Engage in other activities that will benefit patient outcomes, such as patient experience initiatives, mentoring, etc.
Qualifications:
- Associates Degree in Nursing In Nursing
- One (1) Year of Nursing Experience preferred
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows you to practice in Texas
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Specialty certification (ex: CCRN, CNOR, CEN) preferred
- Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.
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Where You'll Work$20,000 SIGN ON BONUS for FULL TIME positions for RN candidates with over 1 year of experience. This is paid out in one lump sum in the paycheck after you’ve been employed by us for 30 days (contingent on meeting the requirements.)
St. Luke's Health - Memorial Lufkin is dedicated to enhancing your health and well-being. Our facility is a collaboration between St. Luke’s Health and a team of specialized physicians—focused on general and interventional cardiology, sports medicine, and orthopedics, including total joint replacement and spine care.
Your time at work should be fulfilling. Rewarding. Inspiring. That’s what you’llfind when you join one of our non-profit CHI facilities across the nation. You’llfind challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we’llcreate healthier, stronger communities. What sets us apart from other healthcare organizations? How much time do you have? In short, it all starts with our current employees. They believe in living our mission to provide compassion to everyone. We, in turn, believe that growing and supporting our people allows us to deliver a higher degree of quality care to our patients. CHI advocates for all who live in the communities we serve, especially the most vulnerable. Choose an organization who will champion your talents and nurture your career. Choose CHI!
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Matching Retirement Programs
- Wellness Programs
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Frequently asked questions
Lufkin, TX has a steady demand for Emergency Room Nurses due to its regional healthcare facilities like St. Luke's Health. Competition tends to be moderate, with employers seeking candidates who hold active Texas RN licenses and experience in emergency care. Local hospitals prioritize cultural competency and ongoing certification.
Texas healthcare providers highly value certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS) and specialty credentials like CEN or CCRN for Emergency Room Nurses. Additionally, facilities affiliated with Catholic Health Initiatives require quarterly American Heart Association resuscitation competency to maintain compliance.
ER Nurses in Lufkin often navigate fluctuating patient volumes, urgent triage decisions, and cultural diversity in patient care. Adapting rapidly to condition changes and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams are daily hurdles that require both clinical expertise and emotional resilience.
Developing acute assessment abilities, proficiency in emergency triage protocols, and cultural sensitivity are vital. Familiarity with local patient demographics and maintaining certifications like BLS and RQI ensures you align well with facility expectations and improve patient outcomes.
Catholic Health Initiatives offers a mission-driven environment emphasizing compassionate care and community health. Their focus on employee growth, comprehensive benefits, and support for continuous skill development distinguishes their Emergency Room Nurse roles from other healthcare employers.
Catholic Health Initiatives encourages professional advancement through tuition assistance and mentoring programs. Compared to other systems, their emphasis on holistic employee development and community engagement fosters diverse growth opportunities for ER nurses.
This bonus targets full-time RN candidates with over one year of experience, paid as a lump sum after 30 days of employment. It’s designed to attract skilled nurses to Lufkin’s emergency departments, reflecting the competitive compensation trends in Texas healthcare markets.
While full-time roles dominate, part-time ER nursing positions exist to accommodate flexible schedules. These roles may offer varied shift patterns but often come with adjusted benefits. Local employers balance staffing needs with work-life preferences, especially in community hospitals.
ER Nurses focus on rapid patient assessment, triage, and stabilization in acute situations. Unlike other nursing specialties, their workflow demands quick critical thinking and adaptability to changing emergencies, often caring for patients across all age groups in high-pressure settings.
Entry-level candidates may find opportunities, particularly in facilities like Catholic Health Initiatives that offer mentoring. However, preference is usually given to those with at least one year of nursing experience and active Texas RN licensure to meet emergency department demands.